General manager Jerry Reese and the Giants will take a major step along the road to this year's NFL Draft in Mobile, Ala., this week during Senior Bowl practices and interviews.

Full Senior Bowl rosters can be found here; click through the slideshow for a look at some defensive players the Giants may have their eyes on, with defensive tackle and defensive end - two potential key areas of need - leading the way.

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DT Carlos Watkins, Clemson

Measurables: 6-3, 305

Projected draft round (via CBS Sports): 1st-2nd

Scouting report (via CBS Sports): "Watkins is not the consistently disruptive force that his statistics indicate but he shows enough quickness and power to play a variety of roles, projecting as a top 100 selection."

Need to know: Watkins put up gaudy numbers at Clemson (10.5 sacks), but early returns indicate he won't be that dominant a pro. But the Giants just need production at the 3-technique next to Damon Harrison if Johnathan Hankins walks.

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OLB Ryan Anderson, Alabama

Measurables: 6-2, 253

Projected draft round (via CBS Sports): 2nd

Scouting report (via FOX Sports): "Anderson is a stoutly built linebacker prospect who plays a physical brand of football. Alabama asks him to mainly lineup at the defensive end position and rush the passer. He has proven effective in this role, but will need to move off the line in the NFL."

Need to know: Fans are always clamoring for the Giants to add an athletic, playmaking linebacker. Anderson (8.5 sacks in 2016) could fit the bill.

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DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, Villanova

Measurables: 6-7, 290

Projected draft round (via CBS Sports): 3rd

Scouting report (via CBS Sports): "Simply put, freakish athletes like Kpassagnon don't last long on draft day, especially those with the size to play virtually any role in the front seven. Pair him with a creative defensive coordinator and Kpassagnon could join (Brian) Westbrook as a rare difference-maker in the NFL out of Villanova."

Need to know: CBS' Rob Rang compares Kpassagnon to Jason Pierre-Paul: A tremendous athlete with limited experience and raw ability. Could Kpassagnon now replace JPP? The Giants will likely look to add a pass rusher, whether or not JPP is back. Kpassagnon had 11 sacks and 21.5 tackles for a loss this past season.